Niko Datković (born 21 January 1996) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender. He has represented clubs in Croatia’s top division and has also played on loan in other European leagues.
Early life and youth career
Datković was born in Rijeka, Croatia. He joined the youth academy of HNK Rijeka, where he progressed through the age‑group teams and was promoted to the senior squad.
Senior club career
| Season(s) | Club | League | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | HNK Rijeka | Prva HNL (Croatia) | – | – |
| 2016–2017 | → NK Istra 1961 (loan) | Prva HNL | – | – |
| 2018–2019 | → FC Spezia (loan) | Serie B (Italy) | – | – |
| 2019–2020 | → NK Široki Brijeg (loan) | Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina | – | – |
| 2020–2022 | NK Slaven Belupo | Prva HNL | – | – |
| 2022–present | NK Rudeš | Prva HNL | – | – |
Exact appearance and goal statistics are subject to regular updates from league sources.
International career
Datković has featured for Croatia at youth level, including appearances for the under‑19 and under‑21 national teams.
Playing style
Primarily deployed as a central defender, Datković is noted for his aerial ability and positional awareness. He is also capable of playing as a left‑back when required.
Personal life
Details regarding Datković’s personal life, education, and off‑field activities have not been widely publicised.
References
- Official club announcements and match reports from HNK Rijeka, NK Istra 1961, FC Spezia, NK Široki Brijeg, NK Slaven Belupo, and NK Rudeš.
- Player profiles maintained by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) and league statistical databases.
